Samples 1 and 2 – The colours are quite stark, with well defined lines. The narrow lines give more interest by breaking up the blocks of colour. 3 and 4 – The lighter touch of the automatic patterns gives a much more subtle effect.View the Post

The top sample uses only stitch to try and capture the different colours and fissures of the ice. In the second sample I used a piece of dyed scrim to give a more textured approach, but it was more difficult than I thought as, of course, the stitches immediately compress the texture.View the Post